A slice refers to the shot which swerves to the right in the air but usually starts off slightly to the left. The slice is a common fault that occurs in many beginners game and has to be one of the most frustrating things that can happen to a golfer. More often than not, the slice is uncontrollable and is destructive in most cases and it results in the ball being sent deep into the rough. It is also far more common than the hook which occurs when the ball does the opposite through the air.
Tips on curing the slice.
Making sure that your shoulders, chest hips and feet should all be parallel to each other as well as parallel to the ball to pin line is the first thing you need to do. If your body is not aligned correctly and is aiming too far to the left, the upper body can not and does not rotate properly. This leads to an 'out to in' swing which means that the club will not be hitting through the ball but instead will be moving from outside the ball to inside the ball as the impact takes place. The side spin being generated on the ball is the consequence of this and the dreaded uncontrollable slice follows.
Your alignment, swing, and grip may be perfect but even so, the positioning of the ball in the stance can make a good straight shot into a shot that slices wildly out of play. This occurs when the ball is placed too far forward in the stance.
Once again the slicing of the ball occurs because the club face is no longer square on at impact with the ball. The reason for this is because the club face has come past square and is now moving in from the ball to pin line, this again generates side spin resulting in the ball slicing again.
For every club, ideal ball placement is different but this is a rough guide:
For short irons place the ball in the center of the stance, for medium irons the ball should be placed between two positions mentioned above and for long irons and woods, the ball should be placed inline with the inside of your left heel (opposite for left hand players).
You should also check your posture since weight distribution can also have an affect. Having your weight too far forward can encourage the slice so be wary of your weight distribution.
If all else fails, try strengthening your grip. You can your grip so you're holding it more in your fingers and lighten the pressure as this would help reduce the affect of the slicing and you can also move your hands slightly clockwise around the club.
Tips on curing the slice.
Making sure that your shoulders, chest hips and feet should all be parallel to each other as well as parallel to the ball to pin line is the first thing you need to do. If your body is not aligned correctly and is aiming too far to the left, the upper body can not and does not rotate properly. This leads to an 'out to in' swing which means that the club will not be hitting through the ball but instead will be moving from outside the ball to inside the ball as the impact takes place. The side spin being generated on the ball is the consequence of this and the dreaded uncontrollable slice follows.
Your alignment, swing, and grip may be perfect but even so, the positioning of the ball in the stance can make a good straight shot into a shot that slices wildly out of play. This occurs when the ball is placed too far forward in the stance.
Once again the slicing of the ball occurs because the club face is no longer square on at impact with the ball. The reason for this is because the club face has come past square and is now moving in from the ball to pin line, this again generates side spin resulting in the ball slicing again.
For every club, ideal ball placement is different but this is a rough guide:
For short irons place the ball in the center of the stance, for medium irons the ball should be placed between two positions mentioned above and for long irons and woods, the ball should be placed inline with the inside of your left heel (opposite for left hand players).
You should also check your posture since weight distribution can also have an affect. Having your weight too far forward can encourage the slice so be wary of your weight distribution.
If all else fails, try strengthening your grip. You can your grip so you're holding it more in your fingers and lighten the pressure as this would help reduce the affect of the slicing and you can also move your hands slightly clockwise around the club.
